My mother-in-law moved here. It's a very lovely facility, they have three meals a day plus three snacks, and they have activities on a daily basis. Most people have their own 1- or 2-bedroom apartments. They have outside activities, the care is very good, the cnas are great, and they answer all our questions when we call or visit. They have an exercise area, they have books on a bookcase, and they have a special activity area where they play bingo and do other activities. It's also pet friendly.
The Woods at Holly Tree
Offers Independent Living
28 Reviews
4610 Holly Tree Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409
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(800) 385-2527
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Reviews of The Woods at Holly Tree
Independent Living Reviews for The Woods at Holly Tree
October 11, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
October 07, 2020
I visited this facility
Wonderful community, not sure when it was built but looks new from the exterior. Saw residents outside sitting and talking among themselves, they seem to be happy in senior living. Doesn't look like a nursing home, more of a homely feel which is nice and comforting especially if you have any concerns of moving your loved one.
August 26, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The biggest compliment I can share is how carrying the staff is . Every one from the office, housekeeping, dietary, seeks to make my mothers stay as good as possible.
Durning Covid-19, for the protection of all, activities and outings are very limited. But when possible they try hard to make things as normal as possible.
Before Covid, activities were what my mother really liked.
July 09, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Staff was pleasant, management was not so friendly and constantly changing. Food was good and kitchen staff very helpful. Cleaning service was highly disappointing, did bare minimum. Roaches were present.
October 11, 2019
I visited this facility
The apartments at The Woods at Holly Tree were very similar to the other place I looked at, with a broad variety, a range of sizes to choose from, and very well kept up. I did not eat there, but we walked through the dining area. They had laundry services on the floor for the residents, and you can also hire ala carte services for what you personally needed. They had a library, fitness room, activities room, a big theater room, transportation, and outings.
July 08, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Have roach problems in rooms.Staff managers kind. Food service workers could be kinder. Nice looking facility.
May 08, 2019
I visited this facility
This community is truly immaculate and looks brand new. Everyone is so nice and I'm so very happy with my tour. The people in the community seemed to really care about the residents and the residents seemed so happy as well. There were lots of activities and really nice people.
February 03, 2019
I visited this facility
I was highly impressed with my visit to The Woods at Holly Tree. Everyone seemed very nice and I could tell other residents were happy by the smiles on their faces. We toured other communities but we had a warm welcoming upon arriving at The Woods at Holly Tree. It definitely made my mom so very happy.
November 28, 2018
I visited this facility
Very nice clean community. Everyone looked happy and smiling. Was impressed with the friendliness of the staff and residents. I could tell everyone seemed very happy here. So glad I toured this place because now we have narrowed our options down to this community
November 14, 2018
I visited this facility
The Woods at Holly Tree is an excellent place for seniors to live. I especially liked the walking path with the pond view. The people working there seemed great, and the staff was excellent. The facilities are good and overall the community looked very clean a place that I would love to see my mom. Out of all the places we have looked, The Woods at Holly Tree stood out the most.
November 13, 2018
I visited this facility
The Woods was very nice. The staff seem to be like family. I also enjoyed seeing the smiling faces of the current residents as it truly made the tour much more easier for my dad. I would reccomend this place to anyone who is looking for a great community regarding their loved one and know that my dad will enjoy living there.
March 28, 2018
I visited this facility
I would not recommend The Woods at Holly Tree. It was very rundown and very disorganized. I was not happy with it. I would not place my parents there. They had the whole range of activities like other places do, like bingo, music, and outings, and they had a bus. If you want any services beyond that, you have to bring them in because they do not provide them and pay separately for it.
Provider Response
Hi Hannah, thank you for taking the time to provide us a with a review of your recent visit to The Woods at Holly Tree. We are always looking for ways to improve and have shared your review with our management team. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
August 23, 2017
I visited this facility
The Woods was very nice. I liked the atmosphere and everything looked beautiful. This was why I said yes to this community. They offered laundry service and three meals a day, or help whenever I need someone to clean the apartment. They had different activities, like bingo.
January 02, 2017
I visited this facility
The Woods at Holly Tree was a very nice place with very nice rooms. I was really impressed with it. They invited my son and me to have lunch with them, and the sales lady gave us a tour. I thought the food was a little on the slim side, but it was very good.
December 16, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The price...It's a beautiful campus, is decorated beautifully, but the price is way beyond our means.
November 26, 2016
I visited this facility
I liked the fact that once you are in The Woods at Holly Tree, supposedly you do not have to leave. If you need assistance, assistance can be brought to the residents. The staff was very helpful and very nice. The dining area and the rooms seemed very nice. The more you pay, the bigger you are going to get. But their prices change quite often, so when we could have afforded it, my mom wasn’t able to move in right away, and they went up quite a lot. I did eat there, and the food was very good.
November 01, 2016
I visited this facility
Everything was fine at The Woods at Holly Tree except the location. It was not very accessible, and everything was a little busier. We had a short visit but very nice. The facility was fine, and the staff was very nice.
October 10, 2016
I visited this facility
I took a tour at The Woods at Holly Tree. I saw their rooms and their dining facilities. If it is associated with the Holiday Resorts, it’s a good facility. The appearance was good. It is a new facility. I guess the chef there has a bunch of awards for the cooking that he does, which is impressive. It was more modern than the other community. The facility was newer. I like the building itself a little bit better, but it turned out that it was just a little bit farther down the road. The staff and the lady who gave me the tour were very nice. It was a topnotch facility.
May 29, 2016
I visited this facility
The Woods at Holly Tree was nice. Everything was nice. It was an older facility, and the residents are nice. The residents were very happy there, and they said the food was good. If somebody is tight on their budget, this facility would be nice.
December 28, 2015
I visited this facility
We thought the Woods at Holly Tree was very nice. We liked the setting, and the rooms were spacious. They were very helpful and showed us everything.
November 29, 2015
I visited this facility
The Woods at Holly Tree was very nice; it just wasn’t what we were looking for because it was just a little too limited. The two-bedroom apartments were very small and did not have full kitchens, only a sink and a little refrigerator. It just wasn’t what my parents were looking for at the time. I understand there’s probably a lot of people that stay there don’t need anything more than that, but you have to furnish your own microwave if you stay there. The people were wonderful, very accommodating, very nice, very helpful, and tried very hard to answer our questions.
July 14, 2015
I am a friend or relative of resident
Mom has a one bedroom apartment which is a bedroom, living area and kitchenette, approximately 450 sq ft. In this area such an apartment with utilities could be rented for about $650-750 mo. In 3 yrs the rates have increased from 3200 up to 3700/mo. The food is good but not great, and activities are limited to some game nights, wii bowling, or an occasional guest entertainment such as volunteer singing groups, and I don't feel like the cost is justified. I am also very concerned that a large portion of the residents are mobility impaired, using walkers and canes, and there is only one elevator serving over a hundred apartments, raising serious safety concerns if an evacuation is necessary. On the plus side, the managers are helpful and caring, and the facility is well kept. We are looking for another facility in the area, but the fees are suspiciously similar, and there doesn't seem to be much competition. I would like for her to live with me, but she doesn't want to leave her friends. So in spite of the fact that she has spent over $100,000 plus phone/internet fees in the 3 years she has been there, I guess we're stuck.
Provider Response
Hi, I'm Katie, I work at Holiday Retirement's Home Office. I'm sorry to hear that you don't feel as if your mom is receiving a valuable senior living experience at The Woods at Hollytree. We understand that the face of senior living is changing and we need to adapt to those changes, so I sent your feedback on to our Resident Relations department for their review. I also sent your review to our safety director here at Home Office. We take safety very seriously here at Holiday and don't ever want you to have to worry about your mom's safety being compromised. If you have any specific suggestions on how we can offer better services to your mom (i.e. activities you'd like to see her involved in) you can call them as well at 1-800-370-8331. Thanks for your honest feedback and we hope to hear from you soon, Katie
April 29, 2014
I visited this facility
The Woods was cheery, very clean, with a lot of activities going on. It was a larger facility, and it was nice. Not only their administration people, but their nursing people and physical therapy people were wonderful and willing to work with my mom's needs and help her. I had lunch there, and they were wonderful.
November 25, 2013
I visited this facility
The Woods at Holly Tree was nice. They showed us two apartments. The one looked okay and the other one my wife didn't like at all because there was no stove in there. The food was okay. It was kind of homey. The people were friendly and the staff was nice.
October 09, 2013
I visited this facility
The Woods had apartments with kitchenette, a living room, a bedroom and bathroom. The staff was accommodating. They had lots of activities available for their residents.
September 11, 2013
I visited this facility
The Woods at Holly Tree was a very nice place. It was clean and had a lot of activities for the residents.
May 15, 2013
I visited this facility
The Woods of Holly Tree was absolutely beautiful. Everything was just perfect. The people were very welcoming, we liked the services that they're going to provide. The residents themselves always had a smile on their faces. The rooms were clean and spacious. It meets mom's needs at the time. Mom actually signed the contract, but then changed her mind and decided to stay home.
July 26, 2011
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Nice facility, poor management. Housekeepers are expected to clean the rooms and serve all the meals (the room cleanliness suffers). Food is good and the common areas are dated but somewhat maintained. Would not have been my first choice but it was located near me.
Questions about The Woods at Holly Tree
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at The Woods at Holly Tree. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Residents of The Woods At Holly Tree range in age from 62 to 102. Favorite activities include bingo, bridge, our twice monthly mystery bus tour, movie club, and exercise classes.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
The Woods At Holly Tree senior living campus is close to a movie theater, YMCA, shopping centers, restaurants, health care, downtown Wilmington, art museums, the zoo, and the aquarium.
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at The Woods at Holly Tree has organized?
Recent off-site events residents have enjoyed include a historical tour of downtown as many of our residents are from outside of North Carolina. Residents also recently enjoyed our mystery bus tour to Myrtle Beach and an outing to see Franklin Graham speak at a sold-out arena show.
What transportation services does The Woods at Holly Tree offer to independent living residents?
The Woods At Holly Tree provides complimentary scheduled transportation to appointments, errands, shopping, and outings.
What makes the chef or dining program at The Woods at Holly Tree exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
Our classically trained chef provides a diverse menu. Residents especially enjoy his monthly “Celebrate a Country” menu that features fare from a different country around the world each time. He hosts a monthly roundtable and takes suggestions from residents, often joining them in their own kitchens to learn how to make “grandma’s peach cobbler” or other favorite dishes.
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
Common areas at The Woods At Holly Tree include an exercise room, billiards room, TV room, activity room, chapel, and restaurant-style dining area.
What safety features or security measures does The Woods at Holly Tree offer to independent living residents?
All residents are equipped with a GreatCall emergency response device. Doors are locked from the outside every evening at 7:30 pm.
If The Woods at Holly Tree accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Furry friends love walking along the paved paths with their owners, as well as our designated dog park. For residents without pets, our adopted ducks in the pond and two bunnies in our activity room provide hours of entertainment.
Does The Woods at Holly Tree work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
Two home health care agencies have offices at The Woods At Holly Tree. We also work with several companies in the area.
Costs for The Woods at Holly Tree
Services and Amenities of The Woods at Holly Tree
Costs
- Fee Structure Extra: Included In Rent: Basic Cable, Electric, Gas, Sewer, Water
- Independent Living Starting At: $2619/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
- Housing Extra: Handicap Barrier Free Units Available, Individual Climate Control, Safety Rails In Bathroom, Telephone Hookup, Walk In Tub
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Dining Extra: Private Dining Room, Resident Kitchen
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Hiking Trails
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Features Extra: Laundry Room For Use, Chapel, Library, Locked Mailboxes, Elevator, Parking: Covered
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Technology Extra: Wi Fi In Common Areas
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Fitness Room
- Activities Extra: Billiard Lounge, Game Room, Activity Room
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: Most Pets Allowed
About The Woods at Holly Tree
The Woods at Holly Tree is located in Wilmington, NC, providing a vibrant backdrop for your new life as a valued member of our caring community.
From pleasant housekeepers, to attentive servers at mealtime and helpful maintenance technicians who are there when you need them, this community is the new extension of your family. We take pleasure in getting to know each of our residents and look out for their comfort and happiness. Our chefs prepare three delicious meals each day, served in our beautiful dining room. We provide housekeeping, linen services, fun and stimulating activities, off-site excursions, transportation to your personal appointments and a variety of classes and programs. Our warm, comfortable community and our friendly staff and residents will welcome you. We look forward to making your life easier any way we can.
So come to The Woods at Holly Tree for a visit...and stay!
*We understand that each individual is unique and that needs may change over time. Holiday Retirement does not provide any health care services. However, residents are welcome to receive services from any outside home health care provider of their choice to help them continue enjoying life at our community.
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